Exhibit A Land Use Element
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2.0 LAND USE ELEMENT
2.1 INTRODUCTION
2.1.1 Purpose and Function
The Land Use Element is often considered the
most critical element of a General Plan. It
provides overall guidance to all properties
within the City through the distribution of
land uses, by type, including residential,
commercial, industrial, institutional, and open
space. The Land Use Element identifies each
land use designation's location and intensity,
and its interrelationship with other land uses.
The Land Use Element translates the City's long range vision for development in the City and
provides a Land Use Plan, goals, policies, and implementation programs to achieve that vision.
In order to provide guidance for the physical development of the City, the Land Use Element
must take into consideration the other elements of the General Plan that identify constraints or
opportunities for the development of individual properties. Issues that must be considered
include transportation systems, regional drainage, utilities, and geographic and geologic
constraints, among others.
2.1.2 Relationship to Other Plans and Programs
City Zoning Code
The City of Grand Terrace Zoning Code sets forth the City's standards, guidelines, and
procedures relating to the development and maintenance of all land uses within the City. These
regulations are intended to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan while being
consistent with the designations of the Land Use Plan. They are intended to protect the physical,
social, and economic stability of City residents and businesses and their property; reduce or
eliminate hazards to the public; and enhance the City's physical, social, and economic advantages
through comprehensive land use and resource planning.
Barton Road Specific Plan and Other Specific Plans
The Barton Road Specific Plan serves as the zoning code for most properties fronting along or
directly related to Barton Road. It is intended to provide guidance for the development of
predominantly commercial property along the primary transportation corridor through the City.
Since incorporation, the City has approved approximately 16 project-oriented Specific Plans.
The locations of the Barton Road Specific Plan, The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan and
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other Specific Plans are identified on Exhibit 2-1. The Specific Plan properties include multi-
family residential projects, small lot single family projects, commercial projects, mixed use
projects and cellular communications projects.
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Exhibit 2-1 – Specific Plan Locations
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City of Colton General Plan
The City of Colton borders Grand Terrace to the north, east, and west. The area west of
Interstate 215 includes pockets of Grand Terrace property intermingled with pockets of Colton
property. As such, the City of Grand Terrace must carefully monitor development and land uses
in the City of Colton adjacent to Grand Terrace. Development in adjacent areas of Colton have
the opportunity to create land use compatibility conflicts, generate traffic problems within Grand
Terrace, and potentially generate environmental hazards that could impact Grand Terrace
residents. Review of the Colton General Plan offers Grand Terrace the opportunity to plan
accordingly and cooperate with Colton to ensure land use compatibility, improve efficiencies in
public services, and mitigate potential environmental impacts generated by future development.
County of Riverside General Plan
The County of Riverside's unincorporated community of Highgrove lies immediately south of
Grand Terrace. This area is projected to experience significant future growth that could
potentially impact Grand Terrace in a similar manner as the City of Colton. Careful review and
monitoring of development within this area will again allow Grand Terrace to plan accordingly
and cooperate with Riverside County to ensure land use compatibility, improve efficiencies in
public services, and mitigate potential environmental impacts generated by future development.
Sphere of Influence
The Sphere of Influence of the City of Grand Terrace encompasses its current City limit
boundaries. It lies adjacent to the City of Colton to the north, east, and west. The County of
Riverside lies immediately to the south. There are no opportunities to annex adjacent
unincorporated San Bernardino County lands.
2.1.3 Relationship to Other Elements
The Land Use Element has the broadest scope of all the General Plan's elements. Since it
governs how land is used throughout the City, virtually all issues and policies contained in other
elements relate to the decisions to be made by the Land Use Element.
Examples of these relationships include the need to provide a circulation system to allow
residents and workers to travel between land uses, and to ensure that the street system is
adequate to serve intended lands uses. Residential uses must be protected from incompatible
uses that could generate significant noise, air pollution or other hazards that might impact the
residents. All land uses involving structures must be protected from man-made and natural
hazards such as flooding, fires, and seismic events.
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2.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS
Grand Terrace is predominantly a residential community. The City was formerly an
unincorporated bedroom community surrounded by the City of Colton. Predominant commercial
and industrial activities focused along regional transportation corridors in other areas of Colton
leaving Grand Terrace to primarily develop as a single family residential community. Since the
majority of the community is located on the west side of Blue Mountain, the terrain offered
scenic views that attracted residents while making large scale development of commercial and
industrial uses more difficult.
The majority of the remaining undeveloped land is located on Blue Mountain, in the Santa Ana
River floodplain, or adjacent to the I-215 Freeway.
Table 2.1 summarizes existing land use categories, by acreage, as noted in the existing City
General Plan. As illustrated, 54 percent of all land within the City limits is designated for
residential uses.
Table 2.1
Existing General Plan Land Uses
Land Use Type Acres % of Total
Hillside Low Density Residential 115.3 5%
Low Density Residential 901.2 40%
Medium Density Residential 195.0 9%
Medium/High Density Residential 6.0 <0.1%
General Commercial 154.9 7%
Office Commercial 35.7 2%
Industrial 211.4 9%
Floodplain Industrial 26.1 1%
Public 72.3 3%
Hillside Open Space 184.1 8%
Street & Railroad R/W 353.0 16%
Total 2,255.1 100.00%
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2.3 GOALS AND POLICIES
The following goals and policies are established direct future land use planning decisions within
the City of Grand Terrace:
Goal 2.1. Provide for balanced growth which seeks to provide a wide range of
employment and housing opportunities and maintenance of a healthy,
diversified community.
Policy 2.1.1: Implementation of general
plan goals shall be
reviewed every five years
with the first review
occurring one year after
adoption of the General
Plan. This will include an
assessment of the
relationship between
general plan land use
designations and existing
land uses at the time of the
review as well as growth
patterns in surrounding communities.
Policy 2.1.2: The City will establish a formal liaison with adjacent jurisdictions, i.e. Riverside
and San Bernardino Counties and the Cities of San Bernardino and Colton, for the
purpose of evaluating the effects of each jurisdiction’s land use planning activities
on contiguous areas.
Policy 2.1.3: Grand Terrace’s potential role within the regional market area will be reviewed
every 2 ½ years as an integral part of the General Plan.
Policy 2.1.4: The supply of vacant land and underutilized lands within the City shall be
reviewed every 2 years to consider changes in zoning in support of General Plan
goals.
Policy 2.1.5: Enhancement of the City’s image shall be undertaken by the establishment of City
entrances and development of unified streetscapes.
Policy 2.1.6: Mixed use development which can demonstrate superior use of land, more
efficient utilitization of public facilities, and more effective conservation of
natural resources shall be strongly encouraged by the City of Grand Terrace.
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Policy 2.1.7: The City shall continually refine population growth forecasts to insure adequate
planning for anticipated increased levels of sewerage, water and other necessary
community services.
Goal 2.2 Preserve and enhance the quality and character of the City’s residential
neighborhoods.
Policy 2.2.1: Any development occurring within the Hillside residential designation shall be
required to prepare a Specific Plan.
Policy 2.2.2: All residential developments shall comply with the goals and policies of the
Housing Element of the General Plan.
Goal 2.3 Provide a wide range of retail and service commercial opportunities designed
to meet the needs of the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors while also
providing employment opportunities.
Policy 2.3.1: Commercially designated freeway frontage south of Barton Road, shall be
developed under a Specific Plan to ensure a comprehensive commercial
development pattern that will serve as a scenic entry into the City.
Policy 2.3.2: Maintenance and continued development of Grand Terrace’s established
commercial areas, as an encouragement of new commercial development.
Policy 2.3.3: Additional freeway service-oriented commercial uses shall be encouraged.
Policy 2.3.4: Commercial areas along Barton Road shall be designated in a manner that
discourages “strip commercial” type development.
Policy 2.3.5: Measures to reduce potential land use incompatibility between commercially
designated areas and all other plan areas will be given special consideration.
Specific features could include increased setbacks, walls, berms, and landscaping.
Goal 2.4: Provide for a mix of attractive industrial land uses designed to generate
employment opportunities.
Policy 2.4.1: The City shall promote the development of employment generating, light, non-
polluting industry, within the present land use pattern.
Policy 2.4.2: The City shall promote the development of light, non-polluting industrial uses
within the City.
Policy 2.4.3: Whenever feasible, industrially designated areas shall be master planned to
provide an “industrial park” character.
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Policy 2.4.4: Buffering to prevent potential land use incompatibilities between industrial areas
and other areas shall be given special consideration. Specific features could
include increased setbacks, walls, berms, and landscaping.
Policy 2.4.5: The City’s Redevelopment Agency shall assist in the consolidation and
assemblage of properties to assure adequate sized quality development with areas
designated as light industrial.
Goal 2.5 Provide for the preservation of natural resources and open space.
Policy 2.5.1 All areas of Blue Mountain above elevation 1,450 feet above sea level shall be
maintained as open space. Consideration shall be given to the maintenance of
existing communications towers.
Policy 2.5.2 Areas designated as Open Space shall be preserved to provide long term
recreation opportunities as well as the preservation of scenic and environmental
resources and the protection of public health and safety.
Policy 2.5.3 Energy efficiency shall be encouraged in all future development.
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2.4 LAND USE PLAN
2.4.1 Land Use Map
As required by State law, the General Plan must identify land use designations and permitted
development intensities. General plans must also provide a diagram indicating the locations of
each land use type. These components are included in this section of the Land Use Element.
Exhibit 2-2 presents the Land Use Map that identifies the specific land use designation of
individual parcels throughout the City. Table 2.2 provides a general breakdown of acreage by
land use designation and its percentage of total area within the City.
Table 2.2
General Plan Acreage By Land Use Category
Land Use Category Acres % of
Total
Hillside Low Density Residential 125 5.4%
Low Density Residential 884.1 38.72%
Medium Density Residential 181.2 7.9%
Medium High Density Residential 11.6 0.5%
General Commercial 88.4 3.8%
Office Commercial 32.9 1.4%
Light Industrial 107 4.6%
Floodplain Industrial 40.1 1.7%
Hillside Open Space 189.1 8.2%
Mixed Use 0 0
The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan
(GSP)
111.9 4.9%
Public 158.9 6.9%
Streets 353.0 15.4%
Approximate Totals 2283.2 100%
Amended 5/22/2012, Resolution No. 2012-22
Amended 9/27/2016, Resolution No. 2016-37
Amended xx/xx/2023, Resolution No. xxxx-xx
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Exhibit 2-2 – General Plan Land Use Map
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2.4.2 Land Use Designations
Land use designations are provided in order to define the amount, type, and nature of future
development that will be allowed in a given location in the City. The following section defines
each land use designation shown on the Land Use Plan and provides its density range and
general development standards required in accordance with State law.
Each land use designation is typically implemented by a defined set of zoning designations
included in the City's Zoning Code. The Zoning Code contains detailed regulations relating to
permitted and conditional uses allowed within each zone, site development standards, and
performance criteria that serve to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan.
Table 2.3 provides a description of each land use designation of the Land Use Plan.
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Table 2.3
City of Grand Terrace
General Plan Land Use Designations
Land Use Designation Purpose of Land Use
RESIDENTIAL
Hillside Low Density Residential
(HLDR)
Maximum Density – 1 dwelling
unit per gross acre
The hillside areas of Blue Mountain located at the far eastern edge of
the City are considered a natural resource that requires special
consideration to protect the scenic views and environmental
resources of the mountain. Any development proposed within the
Hillside designation will require special evaluation of all
environmental issues and must include provisions for the protection
of all natural resources within the area. Properties within the
designated areas must demonstrate that building pads and streets can
be graded with minimal impact to the hillside and views, and that
adequate utilities and public services, including drainage, domestic
water, sanitary sewer, fire protection can be provided. Proposed
developments within this area shall be required to prepare a Specific
Plan. Clustered development that protects sensitive slopes and
natural resources shall be strongly encouraged.
Low Density Residential (LDR)
Density Range - 0 to 5 dwelling
units per gross acre
The Low Density Residential designation limits land uses to single
family detached residential units and mobile homes subject to the
applicable General Plan policies and Zoning Code provisions. This
designation encompasses the majority of property within the City and
is largely associated with existing housing developments throughout
the City.
Medium Density Residential
(MDR)
Density Range – 6 to 12 dwelling
units per gross acre.
The Medium Density Residential designation include both single
family detached and multiple family attached developments.
Permitted uses within these areas may include small lot single family
developments or attached multi-family developments including
townhomes, condominiums, and apartments. Mobile home
developments are also permitted.
A density bonus may be applied to a project pursuant to the density
bonus provisions of Chapter 4.3 of the California Government Code,
or pursuant to an approved Planned Residential Development
application up to a 20% density bonus may be granted.
Medium High Density
Residential (MHDR)
Maximum Density - 20 dwelling
units per gross acre
The Medium High Density Residential designation is reserved for
multiple family development, with an emphasis on affordable
housing projects. This designation may also be applied as an overlay
to another land use designation to allow multi-family development at
a density of 20 to 24 units/acre as an optional alternative to the base
land use designation.
A density bonus may be applied to a project pursuant to the density
bonus provisions of Chapter 4.3 of the California Government Code,
or pursuant to an approved Planned Residential Development
application for up to a 20% density bonus.
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Table 2.3
City of Grand Terrace
General Plan Land Use Designations
Land Use Designation Purpose of Land Use
COMMERCIAL
General Commercial (GC)
This designation is primarily located along Barton Road and near the
I-215 Freeway. It provides for general commercial uses to serve the
retail and service needs of the community.
Office Commercial (OC)
Office commercial uses are used as a buffer between residential areas
and general commercial areas. The properties designated for Office
Commercial uses are primarily located along Barton Road east of
Mount Vernon Avenue and north of Barton Road west of Mount
Vernon Avenue.
Permitted uses may include office/administrative uses and support
retail and service commercial uses
INDUSTRIAL
Light Industrial (LI)
Permitted uses for properties designated as Light Industrial include
those uses that can be made compatible with other surrounding uses
within the City regarding noise, dust, odors, vibration, glare, air
quality, traffic, aesthetics, and hazardous materials. Typical uses
may include light manufacturing and assembly, small scale
warehousing and distribution, research and development, and
administrative and service types of uses.
Floodplain Industrial (FI)
Properties designated with the Floodplain Industrial designation
experience the potential for severe flooding resulting from their
proximity to the Santa Ana River. Properties within this designation
are planned for ultimate development as light industrial, non-
polluting uses similar to the Light Industrial designation. Proposed
developments must demonstrate that adequate measures can be
implemented to ensure that the proposed use is effectively protected
from identified flood hazards.
Presently, parcels within this area are largely undeveloped or
developed as rural residential land uses. It is anticipated that
buildout of this area will occur over a long period of time. During
this buildout period, existing residential uses shall be permitted and
regulated under the requirements of the Low Density Residential
land use designation. Light agricultural uses shall be permitted
including the keeping of animals with the approval of an Agricultural
Overlay zoning designation.
INSTITUTIONAL
Public (P)
Public uses may include schools, parks, the City Hall, City
maintenance facilities and facilities owned and operated by public
utilities.
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OPEN SPACE
Hillside Open Space (OS)
Properties designated as Hillside Open Space are those that should
not be developed as urban land uses due to environmental resources,
environmental constraints or scenic resources. These are primarily
located along the western and northern slopes of Blue Mountain.
Properties designated as Hillside Open Space shall be retained in
their natural condition and used as either natural open space or
parkland. They may be either publicly or privately owned.
MIXED USE
Mixed Use (MU)
Properties designated as mixed use are intended to be developed
with multiple uses on a single site. This may include residential,
commercial, business park, open space, and recreational uses.
Compatible uses may be placed horizontally or vertically on the site.
All Mixed Use projects shall be required to submit a Specific Plan or
Planned Development that demonstrates compatibility between the
proposed uses as well as buffering from adjacent properties, if
warranted. Densities may not exceed those of the residential,
commercial and industrial designations of the General Plan and
zoning.
The Gateway at Grand Terrace
Specific Plan (GSP) Density
Range 4 to 20 dwelling units per
gross acre
Properties located within The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific
Plan are designated as The Gateway at Grand Terrace Specific Plan
(GSP) land use designation. The proposed land uses within the GSP
land use designation would include Residential 4 – 20 dwelling units
per acre (R 4-20), General Commercial (GC), Park, Open Space,
drainage facilities, utilities, and roads. IN addition, the GSP area
would also include Utility/R 4-20, Utility/GC, and Open Space
Overlays.
Amended 5/22/2012, Resolution No. 2012-22
Amended 9/27/2016, Resolution No. 2016-37
Amended xx/xx/xxxx, Resolution No. 2023-xx
2.4.3 Buildout Analysis
Table 2.4 presents an analysis of residentially designated land and the total number of estimated
dwelling units and population at ultimate buildout. As illustrated, at ultimate development of the
residential component of the Plan, the City population is estimated to be approximately 15,747.
These estimates are based upon the total acreage by land use type, an average probable density in
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dwelling units per acre, and the City’s current average population per household. The analysis
also assumes that certain properties with higher density designations that are currently
underutilized would be redeveloped to the average designation’s density.
Non-residential land uses comprise approximately 41 percent of all land within the City and
include employee generating commercial and industrial property as well as open space lands.
Table 2.5 summarizes the build out of non-residential uses and their potential employment
generation. As illustrated, at buildout, a total approximately 11,450 jobs may be available within
the City.
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Table 2.4
Residential Buildout Calculations
Land Use Designation Probable Avg.
Density Acres Dwelling
Units
Persons /
Household
Estimated
Population
Low Density/Hillside 0.7 du/ac 155.3 109 2.83 308
Low Density 3.6 du/ac 885.2 3,183 2.83 9,008
Medium Density 11 du/ac 181.2 1,993 2.83 5,640
Medium High Density 20 du/ac 11.6 230 1.20/2.83+ 455+
Mixed Use 12 du/ac 14.6* 175 2.83 495
Total 1,246.8 5,690 15,906
Amended 5/22/2012, Resolution No. 2012-22
Amended 9/27/2016, Resolution No.
*Assumes that 15% of the mixed use area is residential.
+Includes existing senior housing in persons per household and estimated population
calculations.
Table 2.5
Non-Residential Buildout Estimates
Land Use Designation
Probable
Density
(FAR)
Acres Square
Feet
Square
Feet/
Employee
Estimated
Employment
General Commercial 0.35 88.4 1,347,764 500 2,695
Office Commercial 0.35 32.9 501,593 250 2,006
Mixed Use 0.35 78.9* 1,202,909 500 2,405
Light Industrial 0.30 107 1,398,276 1,000 1,398
Floodplain Industrial 0.30 40.1 524,027 1,000 524
Public 0.35 158.9 2,422,589 1,000 2,422
Open Space N/A 189.1 N/A N/A N/A
Total 495.1 7,397,158 11,450
*Assumes that 85% of the mixed use area is commercial or business uses.
2.5 IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM
Table 2.6 presents the implementation plan designed to implement the policies of the Land Use
Element. One or more implementation programs are provided for each policy. The
implementation programs identify:
• The individual policy and proposed action,
• Its relationship to specific projects or overall City policy,
• Primary and secondary responsibility for implementation,
• Potential funding sources, and
• Implementation priority.
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The General Plan Implementation Program is presented in a table format. Each policy of the
General Plan is presented with the following information:
• Policy Number: Shows each policy number by General Plan
Element.
• Action Type: Indicates whether the policy is project review
specific or requires other administrative of judicial
actions.
• Policy Action: Describes the policy and proposed actions for its
implementation.
• Primary Responsibility: Indicates what agency is primarily responsible for
implementation of the proposed action.
• Support Responsibility: Indicates what agencies are responsible for
supporting the primary agency.
• Funding Source: Indicates the general sources of funding for the
implementation action.
• Priority: Indicates the level of priority given to the
implementation action.
The following codes are used throughout the Implementation Program table:
Table 2.6
Implementation Table Codes
Code Definition
Responsible Agencies
SOC State of California
CA City Attorney
CC City Council
COC City of Colton
COSB County of San Bernardino
CD Community Development Department
CJUSD Colton Joint Unified School District
CM City Manager
CRA Community Redevelopment Agency
CS Community Services Department
ENG City Engineer
FCD County Flood Control District
FD Fire Department
FIN Finance Department
GTF Grand Terrace Foundation
PW Public Works/Building & Safety Department
RHWC Riverside Highland Water Company
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SANBAG San Bernardino Association of Governments
SCAG Southern California Association of Governments
SD Sheriff’s Department
US United States Federal Government
Funding Sources
CFD Community Facilities District
FG Federal Grants
GF City General Fund
ISF Impact/Service Fee
LMD Landscape Maintenance District
PP Public/Private Partnership
RDA Redevelopment Agency
SG State Grants
UAF User/Application Fees
Priorities
1 Current. Action already implemented.
2 Urgent. Action should be undertaken within the next
fiscal year. It is either required by law or is critical to
the City.
3 Important. Action should be taken in the near future.
It may be necessary for the completion of other
actions.
4 Ongoing. Action is continuous or is the continuation
of an existing action or program. It requires no
further action to implement.
5 Desirable. Action would benefit the community, but
does not require short term implementation or may
require other actions to be taken first.
6 Optional. Action has a relatively low priority, but is
desirable. It is not critical to other actions.
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Goal 2.1: Provide for balanced growth which seeks to provide a wide range of employment and housing
opportunities and maintenance of a healthy, diversified community.
2.1.1 X Implementation of General Plan goals shall be reviewed every five years with the first
review occurring one year after adoption of the General Plan. This will include an
assessment of the relationship between General Plan land use designations and existing
land uses at the time of the review as well as growth patterns in surrounding communities.
a. Conduct an evaluation of the current General Plan and revise the Plan as
necessary.
CD PW, CA GF 4
2.1.2 X The City will establish a formal liaison with adjacent jurisdictions, i.e. Riverside and San
Bernardino Counties and the Cities of San Bernardino and Colton, for the purpose of
evaluating the effects of each jurisdiction’s land use planning activities on contiguous
areas.
a. Contact all surrounding jurisdictions to acquire copies of their General Plans.
Review the Plans for consistency with the City’s. Request that the City be included
in the review of any General Plan Amendments.
CD PW GF 4
b. Contact surrounding jurisdictions to have the City placed on their transmittal lists
for project review. Review adjacent projects for compatibility with the City’s
General Plan and identify potential impacts to the City.
CD PW GF 4
2.1.3 X Grand Terrace’s potential role within the regional market area will be reviewed every 2 ½
years as an integral part of the General Plan.
a. Conduct an evaluation of the City’s role in the regional market area for submittal
and review by the City Council.
CD CM GF 5
2.1.4 X The supply of vacant land and underutilized lands within the City shall be reviewed every
2 ½ years to consider changes in zoning in support of General Plan goals.
a. Conduct a survey of vacant and underutilized lands. Where appropriate,
proposed changes to a specific property’s General Plan designation and/or zoning
shall submitted to the Planning Commission and City Council for appropriate action .
CD --- GF 5
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2.1.5 Enhancement of the City’s image shall be undertaken by the establishment of City
entrances and development of unified streetscapes.
a. Identify entrances to the City that are under-landscaped. Submit proposed
landscape plans to the Planning Commission and City Council for review. Prepare
plans for approved concepts and install new landscaping, as funding becomes
available.
CD PW, CD GF, FG, SG,
LMD, ISF,
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2.1.6 X Mixed use development which can demonstrate superior use of land, more efficient
utilitization of public facilities, and more effective conservation of natural resources shall
be strongly encouraged by the City of Grand Terrace.
a. Review new development on a project-by-project basis for implementation of
mixed use development concepts.
CD PW GF 1
2.1.7 The City shall continually refine population growth forecasts to insure adequate planning
for anticipated increased levels of sewerage, water and other necessary community
services.
a. Acquire updated population information through the State, SCAG, and SANBAG. CD PW, SCAG,
SANBAG
GF 4
Goal 2.2: Preserve and enhance the quality and character of the City’s residential neighborhoods.
2.2.1 X Any development occurring within the Hillside Residential designation shall be required
to prepare a Specific Plan.
a. Enforce the current requirement for the preparation of a Specific Plan for any
development proposed in areas designated as Hillside Residential.
CD CA GF 1
2.2.2 X All residential developments shall comply with the goals and policies of the Housing
Element of the General Plan.
a. Review all proposed residential projects for consistency to the General Plan
Housing Element.
CD --- GF 4
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Goal 2.3: Provide a wide range of retail and service commercial opportunities designed to meet the
needs of the City’s residents, businesses, and visitors while also providing employment opportunities.
2.3.1 X Commercially designated freeway frontage shall be master planned to ensure a
comprehensive commercial development pattern that will serve as a scenic entry into the
City.
a. Require that all commercial projects along the I-215 freeway are developed under
a master plan concept.
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2.3.2 X Maintenance and continued development of Grand Terrace’s established commercial
areas, as an encouragement of new commercial development.
a. The City shall develop a program to support the renovation and improvement of
existing commercial areas.
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2.3.3 X X Additional freeway service-oriented commercial uses shall be encouraged.
a. Promote the development of freeway-oriented land uses south of Barton Road and
east of I-215.
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b. Develop an economic development program designed to attract freeway-oriented
commercial land uses to the City.
CD CS, CM RDA, 1
2.3.4 X X Commercial areas along Barton Road shall be designated in a manner that discourages
“strip commercial” type development.
a. All new commercial projects along Barton Road shall be reviewed in compliance
with the Barton Road Specific Plan to discourage “strip commercial” development
concepts.
CD PW GF 4
2.3.5 X X Measures to reduce potential land use incompatibility between commercially designated
areas and all other plan areas will be given special consideration. Specific features could
include increased setbacks, walls, berms, and landscaping.
a. Review and modify the Zoning Ordinance to provide requirements for buffering
between commercial and residential land uses.
CD PW, CA GF 4
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Goal 2.4: Provide for a mix of attractive industrial land uses designed to generate employment
opportunities
2.4.1 X The City shall promote the development of employment generating, light, non-polluting
industry with the present land use pattern.
a. Identify potential industrial sites. Market the sites through City -sponsored
economic development programs using multi-media sources including the City
Website, television, and written materials.
CD CM, RDA GF, RDA 4
2.4.2 X The City shall promote the development of light non-polluting industrial uses within the
City.
a. Develop a marketing program for the development of industrial areas along and
west of I-215.
CD CM, RDA GF, RDA 5
2.4.3 X Whenever feasible, industrially designated areas shall be master planned to
provide an “industrial park” character.
a. When industrial projects are proposed, they will be evaluated for their potential to
be included in an overall master plan with other adjacent industrial properties.
CD PW GF 1
2.4.4 Buffering to prevent potential land use incompatibilities between industrial areas
and other areas shall be given special consideration. Specific features could
include increased setbacks, walls, berms, and landscaping.
a. Review the Zoning Ordinance and establish buffer guidelines for industrial areas
adjacent to more sensitive land uses.
CD PW GF 3
2.4.5 The City’s Redevelopment Agency shall assist in the consolidation and assemblage of
properties to assure adequate sized quality development with areas designated as light
industrial.
a. Identify potential industrial sites and determine whether they warrant RDA
participation based upon available RDA funding.
RDA CD, CM RDA 6
Goal 2.5: Provide for the preservation of natural resources and open space.
2.5.1 All areas of Blue Mountain above elevation 1,450 feet above sea level shall be maintained
as open space. Consideration shall be given to the maintenance of existing
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a. Review the Zoning Ordinance and establish requirements for the preservation of
Blue Mountain as open space above the elevation 1,450.
CD CA GF 3
2.5.2 X X Areas designated as Open Space shall be preserved to provide long -term recreation
opportunities as well as the preservation of scenic and environmental resources and the
protection of public health and safety.
a. Work with the Grand Terrace Foundation and Friends of Blue Mountain to
identify potential properties for acquisition as public open space.
CD CS, CM FG, SG, ISF,
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b. Review projects on or adjacent to Blue Mountain and condition them, where
appropriate, to dedicate property as public open space.
CD CM GF 4
2.5.3 X X Energy efficiency shall be encouraged in all future development.
a. The City shall develop energy conservation policies and guidelines to be used in the
review of all new development proposals.
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